Enrollment
510
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510261001038
George W. Watkins Elementary — Quinton, VA
Federal NCES profile for George W. Watkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Kent County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George W. Watkins Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George W. Watkins Elementary reports 510 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% below the Virginia average and 54% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 510 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Kent County Public Schools spends $12,648 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.5% from local sources (property taxes), 50.4% from the state, and 9.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George W. Watkins Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 60% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 26% in Virginia — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,648
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 510 Top 44% in Virginia — larger than 56% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.7% -60% vs state
NCES ID 510261001038
Student demographics
White 73.7%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 510:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.1%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Kent County Public Schools, which includes George W. Watkins Elementary.
$12,648
Per student
-22%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 50.4%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about George W. Watkins Elementary
How many students attend George W. Watkins Elementary?
George W. Watkins Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is a other school in Quinton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Watkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Watkins Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George W. Watkins Elementary?
23.7% of students at George W. Watkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W. Watkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George W. Watkins Elementary is White at 73.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Quinton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W. Watkins Elementary?
George W. Watkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.